{"id":2700,"date":"2026-03-19T15:01:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T07:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbacf.org\/2026\/?page_id=2700"},"modified":"2026-03-19T16:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T08:14:25","slug":"statement-of-faith","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lbacf.org\/2026\/statement-of-faith\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement of Faith"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Our Statement of Faith<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_toggle title=”about God” color=”chino” custom_font_container=”tag:h6|font_size:25|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” custom_use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” use_custom_heading=”true”]<\/p>\n
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We believe in the one true God, who created the whole created beings; angels, universe, earth and man<\/strong><\/span>
\nDeuteronomy 6:4; Psalms 148:2; Genesis 1-2; Acts 17:23-24<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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God exist in three persons<\/strong><\/span>
\nMatthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Father is God<\/strong><\/span>
\nJohn 6:27, 35, 53<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jesus Christ is God<\/strong><\/span>
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Holy Spirit is God<\/strong><\/span>
\nActs 5:3-4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We believe the Bible is the very Word of God…<\/strong><\/span>
\nColossians 1:25; 1 Thessalonians 2:13<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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revealing Himself to humankind,<\/strong><\/span>
\nJohn 1:14-18; John 14:6-9; Hebrews 1:1-3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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a special revelation of God in written form (inspired words) by Holy Spirit-led human authors,<\/strong><\/span>
\n2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 5:39-40; John 14:25-26; 1 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:20-21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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is without error as originally given by God;<\/strong><\/span>
\nMatthew 5:17-18; Matthew 22:29-33<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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a divine written Word of God with authority to correct man\u2019s behavior as well as the church; and is trustworthy, objective standard of absolute truth and reliable source of knowledge about God<\/strong><\/span>
\nMatthew 5:43-48; Matthew 7:28-29; Matthew 28:18; Matthew 15:1-6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We believe Jesus Christ is eternal (no beginning and no end)<\/span><\/strong>
\njohn 1:1-2, 10, 30; john 6:38; john 17:5; psalms 2:4-12<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jesus Christ is the incarnate God (the second person in the Trinity)<\/strong><\/span>
\nJohn 1:14; Colossians 1:15, 18; Revelation 1:5; 1 Corinthians 10:3-4; Matthew 1:22-23; Colossians 2:9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jesus Christ is full man<\/strong><\/span>
\nGalatians 4:4; Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 3:23; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 1:1-3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We believe the Holy Spirit is God (the third person in the Trinity)<\/strong><\/span>
\nMatthew 28:19; John 14:16-17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 10:15-17; Acts 5:3-4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In His personhood as a counselor, comforter, consoler and advocate<\/strong><\/span>
\nJohn 14:16, 26; John 15:26; John 16:7, 13; 1 John 2:1; Romans 8:26; 1 Corinthians 2:13; Romans 8:14<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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He dwells in every true believer of Christ (permanent indwelling) and empowers them with every gift<\/strong><\/span>
\nJohn 14:17; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 5:18; Galatians 5:16-25; Romans 8:4-6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We believe that man is made up of three unique beings \u2013 body, spirit and soul<\/strong><\/span>
\n1 Thessalonians 5:23; Genesis 2:7; 1 Corinthians 15:45-50<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Man was created good<\/strong><\/span>
\nGenesis 1:26-31; Psalms 8:4-8; Ezekiel 28:16a<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Man was created with a capacity to choose between right and wrong<\/strong><\/span>
\n1 John 2:16-17; 1 Timothy 2:14-15; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Galatians 5:13; John 7:17<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Man fell into temptation and became sinner by nature<\/strong><\/span>
\nGenesis 3:6; Romans 5:18-19; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Ezekiel 28:16b<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We believe sin is what separates man from God<\/strong><\/span>
\nIsaiah 59:2; Genesis 3:23-24; Ephesians 2:1-3, 12; Colossians 1:21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Because of sin, man is cursed and destined for eternal damnation<\/strong><\/span>
\nGenesis 2:16-17; Genesis 3:14-19; Romans 5:12, 16; Ezekiel 18:4; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We believe man is lost and is incapable of saving himself<\/strong><\/span>
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Man needs deliverance from sin and eternal damnation<\/strong><\/span>
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Salvation can only come from God through faith in Jesus Christ<\/strong><\/span>
\nJohn 3:16; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1; Hebrews 9:22; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 2 Timothy 1:12<\/span>
\nNo religion in the world can save humanity, only Christ<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Results of salvation are justification, forgiveness, regeneration, sanctification, eternal life with Christ, indwelling of the Holy Spirit, becoming citizens of heaven, adopted as a child of God, co-heir with Christ, blessed with every spiritual blessing, eternal security, assurance of salvation, destined to be glorified and conformed to Christ<\/strong><\/span>
\nRomans 5:1; 9; Romans 8:1; John 3:3-8; Romans 15:16; 1 John 5:10-12; Ephesians 1:13; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Philippians 3:20; Galatians 4:1-7; Romans 8:17; Ephesians 1:3; John 10:25-30; 1 John 5:11-13; Revelation 22:1-6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We believe the true church is composed of people that are called out from the world\u00a0and\u00a0called to serve\u00a0God\u2019s purpose in the world<\/strong><\/span>
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Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone and head<\/strong><\/span>
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True believers are members of His Body<\/strong><\/span>
\n1 Corinthians 12:12-14; Ephesians 3:6; Galatians 3:28<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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With the church\u2019s God-given purposes:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • to make disciples and obey the Great Commission<\/strong> \u2013 Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:42<\/span><\/li>\n
  • to minister in the power of the Holy Spirit<\/strong> \u2013 Colossians 1:28<\/span><\/li>\n
  • to gather together<\/strong> \u2013 Acts 6:4<\/span><\/li>\n
  • to continue the ministry of Christ in the world. by the power of the Holy Spirit<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 John 17:13-26<\/span><\/li>\n
  • to promote righteousness in the world<\/strong> \u2013 1 Peter 2:11-12<\/span><\/li>\n
  • to continually cleanse the body of believers from false teachings<\/strong> \u2013 Matthew 7:15-16; 2 Peter 2:1-3; 2 Timothy 4:3-4<\/span><\/li>\n
  • to bless and glorify God<\/strong> \u2013 Ephesians 1:12; 1 Peter 4:8-11<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    We believe God gave only two ordinances to be observed by the church during the present age. They are, however, not to be regarded as means of salvation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      We believe that the Mosaic Law <\/strong>(Law of Moses) still holds significant value in the new age with the principle of love summarized by Jesus Christ in the New Testament.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      While the Mosaic Law\u00a0provided a framework for living in righteousness, Jesus emphasized the importance of love as the fulfillment and all-encompassing principle of the\u00a0Law.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      This declaration by Jesus elevates the commandments of love above all else, encapsulating the essence of the Mosaic Law. It emphasizes the importance of loving God wholeheartedly and treating others with the same love and respect we have for ourselves.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      In summary, the declaration that love fulfills the Law is a timeless principle that holds significant value in the new age, guiding us to live in accordance with the teachings of Christ and the spirit of the Mosaic Law.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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